This book analyses social unrest, autonomy and separatism in the wake of the Indonesian economic crisis. Topics covered include Indonesian nationalism in historical perspective, identity and the nation-state.
This book analyses social unrest, autonomy and separatism in the wake of the Indonesian economic crisis. Topics covered include Indonesian nationalism...
The period from 1966 to 1999 represents a distinct era in Indonesian history. Throughout the New Order regime of President Suharto, the policies of economic development and political stability were dominant. However, the public opinion of personal expression was consistently under suspicion, and indeed dissent was severely punished. "Secrets Need Words" traces the development of Indonesian poetry throughout this entire period. Texts are presented both in the original Indonesian and in careful, stylistically sensitive English translations. In this anthology of contemporary work by...
The period from 1966 to 1999 represents a distinct era in Indonesian history. Throughout the New Order regime of President Suharto, the policies of ec...
"Supernova: The Knight, The Princess and the Falling Star" presents a series of intertwined and unconventional love stories, straight and gay, with a bit of science and spirituality added to the mix. The major characters are young, urban, and technologically highly aware. They are caught up in major forms of contemporary social conflict.
The work has been highly acclaimed. The poet Taufiq Ismail has written: "A renewal has taken place in Indonesian literature over the past decade. "Supernova" is an intelligent, unique and truly exciting exploration of science, spirituality and the nature...
"Supernova: The Knight, The Princess and the Falling Star" presents a series of intertwined and unconventional love stories, straight and gay, with a ...